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Desparrois Family History

Desparrois Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Desmarais, Desharnais, De Barros, Desjarlais, De Marinis, Desjardins

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Where is the Desparrois family from?

You can see how Desparrois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desparrois family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Desparrois families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 24 Desparrois families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Desparrois's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Desparrois families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Desparrois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desparrois census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Desparrois. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Desparrois. For the veterans among your Desparrois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desparrois lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Desparrois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Desparrois in 1966 was 86, and 86 in 1989.

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